Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
A/505/1015
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know Health and Safety legislation applicable to a fashion studio or workshop environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe key Health and Safety legislation applicable to a fashion studio or workshop environment.
  • 1.2
    Identify responsibilities an employer or organisation has for Health and Safety.
  • 1.3
    Identify responsibilities an individual has for Health and Safety.
2

Understand Health and Safety good practice in a fashion studio or workshop environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Give examples of safe working practice.
  • 2.2
    Give examples of unsafe working practice
  • 2.3
    Give examples of working practice that is detrimental to good health.
  • 2.4
    Explain fire evacuation procedures in detail.
  • 2.5
    List the key information required for a Health and Safety incident report.
  • 2.6
    List the actions that should follow submission of a Health and Safety report.
3

Know how to work safely in a fashion studio or workshop environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain how equipment or machinery should be used safely.
  • 3.2
    Follow instructions for the safe use of equipment and machinery.
  • 3.3
    Maintain a safe personal working environment.
4

Know how to carry out a risk assessment in a fashion studio or workshop environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline the process for carrying out a risk assessment.
  • 4.2
    Describe how risk assessment can be used to reduce accidents and ill health in the work place.